Indications/Uses
Allergic conditions.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult: PO 4 mg 4-6 hrly.
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Administration
May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ food or milk to reduce GI discomfort.
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Contraindications
Pregnancy (3rd trimester).
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Special Precautions
Patient w/ glaucoma, prostatic hyperplasia, genitourinary obstruction, asthma, chronic bronchitis, thyroid dysfunction, CV disease (e.g. HTN, ischaemic heart disease). Childn. Pregnancy and lactation. Patient Counselling This drug may cause drowsiness and sedation, if affected, do not drive or operate machinery.
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Adverse Reactions
Excitability (esp in childn), drowsiness, sedation, angina pectoris, chest tightness, circulatory shock, extrasystoles, hypotension, palpitation, increased BP, tachycardia, anxiety, ataxia, chills, confusion, euphoria, fatigue, headache, hysteria, insomnia, irritability, nervousness, neuritis, paraesthesia, restlessness, seizure, tension, vertigo, diaphoresis, photosensitivity, rash, urticaria, abdominal cramps, anorexia, constipation, diarrhoea, epigastric distress, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, xerostomia, dysuria, early menstruation, urinary retention, agranulocytosis, haemolytic anaemia, thrombocytopenia, tremor, weakness, diplopia, mydriasis, blurred vision, acute labyrinthitis, tinnitus, polyuria, dry nose or throat, nasal congestion, bronchial secretions, wheezing.
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Drug Interactions
May enhance the sedative effects of CNS depressants (e.g. barbiturates, anxiolytics, hypnotics, opioid analgesics, antipsychotics). Additive antimuscarinic effects w/ other antimuscarinic drugs (e.g. atropine, TCAs, MAOIs). May mask the warning signs of damage caused by ototoxic drugs (e.g. aminoglycosides).
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CIMS Class
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ATC Classification
R06AB01 - brompheniramine ; Belongs to the class of substituted alkylamines used as systemic antihistamines.
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